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Cloud security skills gap widens as AI adoption surges
Software-as-a-Service

Cloud security skills gap widens as AI adoption surges

AI-fuelled cloud adoption is outpacing security teams, with Fortinet warning a widening 'complexity gap' leaves hybrid estates exposed.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
e& enterprise, Emergence AI in MENAT agentic AI deal
Hybrid Cloud

e& enterprise, Emergence AI in MENAT agentic AI deal

e& enterprise and Emergence AI team up to roll out autonomous agentic AI for regulated organisations across MENAT and Türkiye.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Assured Data Protection expands Tony Giannini's remit
Data Protection

Assured Data Protection expands Tony Giannini's remit

Assured Data Protection widens Tony Giannini's role to unite global innovation with Americas channel strategy for MSP-focused growth.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
LaunchDarkly adds new tech, finance chiefs amid growth
Network Infrastructure

LaunchDarkly adds new tech, finance chiefs amid growth

LaunchDarkly names new tech and finance chiefs as revenue nears USD $200 million and demand for AI software delivery tools accelerates.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
ServiceNow deepens OpenAI deal to power voice, agents
Software-as-a-Service

ServiceNow deepens OpenAI deal to power voice, agents

ServiceNow expands its OpenAI partnership to embed GPT-5.2 voice agents and automation more deeply into enterprise workflows and IT systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
New Zero Trust framework secures Private 5G & Wi-Fi
Unified Communications

New Zero Trust framework secures Private 5G & Wi-Fi

Wireless Broadband Alliance unveils Zero Trust framework to secure converged Private 5G and Wi-Fi networks across enterprise sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Qubitra plots quantum push for finance & marketplace
Digital Transformation

Qubitra plots quantum push for finance & marketplace

Qubitra, backed by SC Ventures and Fujitsu, maps out quantum apps and a marketplace to push finance use cases into production by 2026.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Thoughtworks launches AI platform to modernise legacy IT
Hybrid Cloud

Thoughtworks launches AI platform to modernise legacy IT

Thoughtworks unveils AI/works, an agentic platform that reverse engineers legacy systems to speed enterprise modernisation and delivery.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
BMC adds AI copilots, events & guidance to Control-M
DevOps

BMC adds AI copilots, events & guidance to Control-M

BMC injects generative AI into Control-M and AMI, adding NLP workflow design, event-driven orchestration and embedded mainframe guidance.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Atos recognised as leader in ISG AI & data services
Manufacturing

Atos recognised as leader in ISG AI & data services

Atos named Leader in ISG's 2025 report for advanced analytics and AI services across Europe and the US, spanning data and AI modernisation.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
HCLTech to run AI-led IT services for Team Global Express
Firewalls

HCLTech to run AI-led IT services for Team Global Express

HCLTech wins Team Global Express deal to run consolidated IT and deploy AI-led automation across logistics operations in ANZ.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Exclusive: Genetec dives into the latest State of Physical Security Report
Firewalls

Exclusive: Genetec dives into the latest State of Physical Security Report

Physical security data is shifting from siloed cost centre to strategic asset, reshaping IT, AI adoption and cross‑functional decision-making.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Adobe names Lucius DiPhillips CIO to drive AI focus
Unified Communications

Adobe names Lucius DiPhillips CIO to drive AI focus

Adobe has named Lucius DiPhillips CIO, tasking the ex-Airbnb technology chief with driving its global tech operations and AI transformation.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
CoreView adds new tools for secure Microsoft 365 tenants
Disaster Recovery

CoreView adds new tools for secure Microsoft 365 tenants

CoreView launches Tenant Resilience and Tenant Management to tackle rising Microsoft 365 tenant-level attacks and configuration risks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
AI agents push autonomy, but governance gap remains
Digital Transformation

AI agents push autonomy, but governance gap remains

AI agents move from pilots to core enterprise tools by 2026, but new research warns governance remains the missing link for many firms.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Singapore - The AI Powerhouse & Leading Digital Gateway to Asia
Software-as-a-Service

Singapore - The AI Powerhouse & Leading Digital Gateway to Asia

Singapore cements its status as Asia's AI and digital gateway, boosted by low-carbon data centres and world-class, neutral connectivity.

By Warren Aw • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Hubtel IT hires for AI push & GBP £2.5m growth plan
Data Protection

Hubtel IT hires for AI push & GBP £2.5m growth plan

West Midlands-based Hubtel IT boosts staff by 25% and targets 2026 turnover above GBP £2.5m as it doubles down on AI and cyber security.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
ICS.AI unveils public sector AI model, promises guaranteed savings
Marketing Technologies

ICS.AI unveils public sector AI model, promises guaranteed savings

ICS.AI launches UK public sector AI model promising guaranteed savings, citing Derby City Council's projected GBP £12 million benefit.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026